You've got to admire this guy. A pitching phenom at age 19 and 20, he got the yips and had control problems that made Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn look like Greg Maddux. He tried to make a comeback in 2004, but only managed 10 uneventful innings. His last appearance was October 1, 2004, and he got the win, pitching four innings in relief. He had two plate appearances that year.
Nearly three years later, he was back in the lineup as an outfielder, and hit a homer in his 4th at-bat (after two strikeouts). That's truly a feel good story. It takes a hell of a lot of talent to reach the majors and be a better-than-average pitcher, and then re-reach the majors as a position player. Imagine the perseverance it takes to do that. To want something that badly.
How good was it? Tony LaRussa smiled. :)
